3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for her birthday

Three generations of a Navajo family were heading home from picking up supplies for an 8th birthday party when their truck got stuck in mud as storms with heavy rain rolled through the area.

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Sep 19, 2026

Flood in Navajo Nation kills 7-year-old getting ready for her birthday party

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Sep 19, 2026

Flood in Navajo Nation kills 7-year-old getting ready for her birthday party

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 18, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for 8th birthday

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· The Oregonian, MLive
The OregonianCenter· Sep 19, 2026

Flood in Navajo Nation kills 7-year-old getting ready for her birthday party

MLiveCenter· Sep 19, 2026

Flood in Navajo Nation kills 7-year-old getting ready for her birthday party

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3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for 8th birthday

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AL.comLean Right· Sep 19, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

Flood in Navajo Nation kills 7-year-old getting ready for her birthday party

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New York PostLean Right· Sep 19, 2026

3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for her birthday

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3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for her birthday

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3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for 8th birthday

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Sep 17, 2026

Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico

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